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Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. (RTs are not endorsements.)

23 A-P countries/sub-regions
Joined December 2010

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  1. 15 minutes ago

    Mood! Our Children and Youth Representative ready to share the action statements of Children and Youth Stakeholders group in the , our commitment to contribute in implementation and monitoring.

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  2. 8 hours ago
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  3. "Victims who make it to the sector, they don't come and say 'I have been beaten by my partner or family member'. They always come with excuses. Sensitizing health care workers is crucial to addressing in " -Dr. Razia Pendse, Representative

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  4. "Despite the presence of laws to address gender-based violence, there are many gaps in addressing in . Lack of is a major drawback. Ensuring & have essential services is crucial to break the cycle of violence" -Hon. (Dr.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle

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  5. "How we work together is crucial to addressing gender-based violence. We must hold each other accountable and learn from each other" - Ms. Robin Mauney,

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  6. 21 hours ago

    dignity kits reach women and girls who have fled armed conflict in . The dignity kits support female hygiene and protect the health and safety of displaced women. Thank you Metta Development Foundation and .

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  7. 13 hours ago

    Joint UN statement delivered at the AMCDRR - don't forget women and girls - engage, empower, lead !

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  8. Jul 2

    : The power of evidence-based advocacy→ implemented activities with +400 beneficiaries & 15 communities have gathered their own . Now government bodies became interested and open to use 👍Read:

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  9. "Taking the guidelines; the Essential Services Package for & subject to ; and adapting this in is a concrete step forward in addressing gender-based violence" - H.E. , High Commissioner of in Sri Lanka.

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  10. 12 hours ago

    & rates in are among the highest in the world. These siblings support through an app. Villages may be w/out electricity, but the mobile grid is strong & lives can be saved.

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  11. An Adolescent-Friendly Information Corner at Sindhuli's Chandrawati Secondary School. 30 schools in Sindhuli have supported by & where students can learn about bodily changes, relationships, genital/menstrual hygiene, contraceptives, nutrition, drug abuse etc.

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  12. Don’t get complacent - the fight for LGBT+ rights is far from over, says

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  13. 13 hours ago

    60% of occur in conflict, displacement & natural disaster situations. Availability & the use of Sex Age Disability Disaggregated Data () is very important before, during & after disasters

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  14. When we say, “leave no one behind”, we mean it! The commits to promote people-centered approaches to disaster risk reduction, as well as to meaningfully engage women and young people. Read our full statement here:

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  15. Women die from complications related to pregnancy & childbirth & experience gender-based violence due to lack of risk mitigation & preparedness measures - we need to build capacity, strengthen resilience of those most marginalized — Tiziana Bonapace Read:

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  16. Ensuring safe and healthy deliveries is at the heart of what we do! recently stopped by to witness first hand the work is doing to prevent maternal mortality in . Read more about their work here:

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  17. "Just lay still and relax... Breathe slowly," How rural midwives are saving and changing lives in remote Lao PDR:

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  18. Presenting the 'Essential Services Package for and subject to violence' in with the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, & . Learn more:

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  19. Jul 3

    A moment to remember from the opening ceremony of ; A strong and inspired 3 minutes speech from 10 years old girl from Mongolia. Superb!

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  20. UNFPA's Adolescent and Youth Officer speaks on engaging, empowering and building capacity of young people in disaster risk reduction - nothing for us without us!

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